Wednesday is hump day. The weekend is just coming in sight but it’s still a distance away. People at a loose end on a Wednesday or visitors to Melbourne are sometimes at a loss for what to do, so here are 20 of our suggestions.

Visit the Old Treasury Building which is one Melbourne's most impressive Victorian era buildings and has a regular display related to the history of Melbourne.

Pay a visit to CERES Environmental Park. Every Wednesday there is a farmers' market and plenty to see and do for adults and kids.

The National Gallery (International) in St Kilda road is often open on Wednesday evenings for 'Art After Dark'. This often provides an opportunity to visit special exhibitions for those who cannot make it during the day.

Rooftop Cinema - Pulp Fiction

Relax in a deckchair on the rooftop of a city building,
Curtin House, and
take in a movie in atmospheric surroundings. Tickets range from $20 ($18 conc)
to $30 plus booking fee. Tonight's movie is Pulp Fiction.

The Rooftop Bar is open daily from midday and is licensed until 1am. The
Rooftop Cinema Box Office is open 5.00–9.30pm Tue–Thu and 5.00–9.30pm Sat–Sun.
However White Hat suggests booking online in advance as many screenings sell
out. Seating starts from 9pm and films start at 9.30pm during summer. Full details and booking information at
Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema - The Lost Boys

Relax in a deckchair on the rooftop of a city building,
Curtin House, and
take in a movie in atmospheric surroundings. Tickets range from $20 ($18 conc)
to $30 plus booking fee. Tonight's movie is The Lost Boys.

The Rooftop Bar is open daily from midday and is licensed until 1am. The
Rooftop Cinema Box Office is open 5.00–9.30pm Tue–Thu and 5.00–9.30pm Sat–Sun.
However White Hat suggests booking online in advance as many screenings sell
out. Seating starts from 9pm and films start at 9.30pm during summer. Full details and booking information at
Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Relax in a deckchair on the rooftop of a city building,
Curtin House, and
take in a movie in atmospheric surroundings. Tickets range from $20 ($18 conc)
to $30 plus booking fee. Tonight's movie is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

The Rooftop Bar is open daily from midday and is licensed until 1am. The
Rooftop Cinema Box Office is open 5.00–9.30pm Tue–Thu and 5.00–9.30pm Sat–Sun.
However White Hat suggests booking online in advance as many screenings sell
out. Seating starts from 9pm and films start at 9.30pm during summer. Full details and booking information at
Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema - The Grand Budapest Hotel

Relax in a deckchair on the rooftop of a city building,
Curtin House, and
take in a movie in atmospheric surroundings. Tickets range from $20 ($18 conc)
to $30 plus booking fee. Tonight's movie is The Grand Budapest Hotel.

The Rooftop Bar is open daily from midday and is licensed until 1am. The
Rooftop Cinema Box Office is open 5.00–9.30pm Tue–Thu and 5.00–9.30pm Sat–Sun.
However White Hat suggests booking online in advance as many screenings sell
out. Seating starts from 9pm and films start at 9.30pm during summer. Full details and booking information at
Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema - Bridesmaids

Relax in a deckchair on the rooftop of a city building,
Curtin House, and
take in a movie in atmospheric surroundings. Tickets range from $20 ($18 conc)
to $30 plus booking fee. Tonight's movie is Bridesmaids.

The Rooftop Bar is open daily from midday and is licensed until 1am. The
Rooftop Cinema Box Office is open 5.00–9.30pm Tue–Thu and 5.00–9.30pm Sat–Sun.
However White Hat suggests booking online in advance as many screenings sell
out. Seating starts from 9pm and films start at 9.30pm during summer. Full details and booking information at
Rooftop Cinema

Australian Ballet - 2015 20:21

Experience the physical extremes of modern ballet The best of the 20th
century, the freshest of the 21st: this electrifying triple bill showcases two
giants of the New York dance scene and The Australian
Ballet's newest resident choreographer. George
Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements is inspired by the revolutionary music
of Igor Stravinsky, his friend and muse. This provocative piece kicks off with a
line of chic dancers haughtily tossing their ponytails and blends the rigour of
ballet with the vigour of jazz. Twyla Tharp’s pulse-pounding In the Upper Room
sets the stage alight with scarlet pointe shoes and sneakers, the driving music
of Philip Glass and a bracing blend of classical and contemporary technique.
It’s described by Tharp as “the only piece I’ve done that generates a standing
ovation at almost every performance”. Be there for the unveiling of
Resident Choreographer Tim Harbour’s newest ballet – a stripped-down work set to
a contemporary electronic score, featuring set designs by cutting-edge architect
Kelvin Ho. With Orchestra Victoria

Australian Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty

Fairies, bluebirds, a gilded court and a spell-shattering kiss: the world’s
most extravagant ballet is awakened to new life by The Australian
Ballet's Artistic Director David
McAllister. The Sleeping Beauty, with its Rose Adage, its grand pas de deux, its
charming variations and its enchanting Tchaikovsky score,
is the zenith of ballet’s golden age. Keeping true to the spirit of the
traditional Beauty, David McAllister will direct a production that gives
thrilling rein to the talents of the entire company. Lavish sets and costumes by
Gabriela Tylesova, whose work for ballet, opera and theatre includes the
much-lauded designs for Love Never Dies, will evoke the splendour of the
Imperial court and the magic of fairies, nymphs and visions. With Orchestra Victoria

Anything Goes

Opera Australia
and John Frost present Cole Porter's smash-hit
musical comedy, Anything
Goes. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical
Revival and Choreography during its most recent Broadway revival, Anything
Goes is a stunning nautical favourite. Now a brand new Australian production
sets sail for Melbourne.

When the ocean liner embarks from New York to London, etiquette and
convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the
course to true love... proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a
crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned
blackmail.

Checkpoint Charlie Comedy

Checkpoint says it is the city's premier above ground underground comedy room
and suggests for just $5 come fill yourself with $6 drinks and put your
continence to the ultimate test against the country's best comedians as they
spit funnies into the business end of a loud stick. Details at
Checkpoint Charlie
Comedy.

Every Wednesday from 8pm

18 Corrs Lane, Melbourne
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Enquiries: 0417 71 99 22

Coburg Historical Society

Visitiors to the monthly meeting will enjoy a guest speaker, after which a light supper is served.

8pm to 9.30pm, 3rd Wednesday of month

Coburg Library Meeting Room, Victoria St, Coburg
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Free Salsa Classes

The Salsa Foundation offers free beginners salsa classes every week, Come for a drinks, meet new people, and learn to dance salsa. Dress comfortably and casual, call or SMS 0400 933 285 for venue details and to book your place. Numbers are limited! Bring a friend too - the more the merrier. (enter via the alleyway next to Hungry Jacks)

5.30 to 7.30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Syn Bar, Level 1, 163 Russell Street, Melbourne
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Free

Free Guided Tour of Royal Park

A free one hour guided walking tour through the south of Royal Park. Find out
about the indigenous plants of this area and the rich history of Walmsley House.
Bookings essential. Phone (03) 9388 9722.

Please note these tours are not operated by White Hat Tours.
Therefore White Hat vouchers and rewards cannot be used, they cannot be
used as part of White Hat corporate training packages and our usual
guarantees regarding White Hat Accredited Guides and other tour benefits
do not apply.

Free Guided Tour of Fitzroy Gardens

A free one hour guided walking tour through this formal garden highlighting
its rich history. Bookings are not required. The tour leaves from the
Conservatory.

Please note these tours are not operated by White Hat Tours.
Therefore White Hat vouchers and rewards cannot be used, they cannot be
used as part of White Hat corporate training packages and our usual
guarantees regarding White Hat Accredited Guides and other tour benefits
do not apply.

Fox Classic Car Collection

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Free Tour of Melbourne Town Hall

A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential and required one day in advance. Tours Run Monday to Friday at 11am & 1pm and last for approximately 1 hour. Bookings: (03) 9658 9658

Grainger Museum

Built by arguably Australia's finest musician,
Percy Grainger, to house his
collection of music-related instruments, scores and other items associated with
his life and career. more
info > >

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Heide Museum of Modern Art

10am-5pm Tue-Fri, noon-5pm Sat/Sun /Public Holidays

7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen,
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Enquiries: (03) 9850 1500

Hellenic Museum

Situated in the historic Former Royal Mint buildung, this small but important museum is Australia' foremost centre of Hellenic history, ciuture and the arts as well as documenting Greek migation and contributions to Australia. More information >>

10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday

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Enquiries: (03) 8615 9016

Ian Potter Museum of Art

The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from
the city and a short walk from
Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special
exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited
works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the
largest university art collection in Australia.
More info >>

National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

Old Treasury Building

One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public
on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne
history. More info >>

10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday

Cnr Spring St & Collins St
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Melbourne

Enquiries: (03) 9651 2233

The Hotel Windsor

Afternoon Tea at The WindsorFor as long as most people can remember, afternoon tea at The Hotel
Windsor has been a Melbourne institution. A full leisurely afternoon tea
served in the luxurious surrounds of Melbourne's of Melbourne grand old
historic hotel really calls for a lady to wear a hat and gloves. If you
don't have a hat and gloves and the gentleman doesn't have a cane then
White Hat urges you to at least carry yourself with a dignified air.

"In Flinders Lane you will an old style returned services club called Duckboard House which we have previously mentioned as a hidden gem. Running around this building is a U-shaped lane which at night looks as though it might be quite a dodgy place and it certainly has been in the past. Several years ago part of this lane was renamed AC/DC Lane which visitors assume must be some reference to some electrical manufacturing heritage of the area.

Can we suggest you try venturing into the darkness of AC/DC Lane on a Wednesday night some time between 8pm and 3am. There in a place called 24 Moons you will find a weekly event called ‘kreativ’ featuring anything from visual & performance artists, poets, street performers, bands, soloists, to animators & short films. The intent is to platform a potpourri of at least ten separate performances, presentations, or projects. Weekly prizes will be on offer for those deemed the most “Popular”. Entry is free and drinks are available at the bar. Give it a try and see what you think."

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